The GMC Yukon was driving the wrong way when it slammed into the Nissan Altima driven by Ismael Bernal, 68, of Salinas, sending the smaller vehicle into a ditch
Salinas, CA. – A 67-year-old Salinas woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Alisal Road in Salinas Wednesday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported on Alisal Road and Hartnell Road at around 6:17 a.m.
The GMC Yukon was driving the wrong way when it slammed into the Nissan Altima driven by Ismael Bernal, 68, of Salinas, sending the smaller vehicle into a ditch.
The passenger in the Altima was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bernal was transported to the hospital to be treated for major head injuries.
The GMC driver fled the scene and officers are searching for them.
An investigation is ongoing.
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